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This Was Inevitable: FBI Agrees To Unlock iPhone In Another Case

Paul Morris·April 1, 2016

The long-running Apple vs. the FBI encryption case may no longer be going to court, but that doesn't mean that the fallout and drama has come to an end. The government law enforcement agency may have officially announced that it will no longer pursue Apple through the legal system for the company's assistance in unlocking an iPhone 5c, but it's also now being reported that the FBI has agreed to assist in the unlocking of an iPhone and iPod involved in an ongoing homicide case in Arkansas.

It’s Official: US Government Drops Its iPhone Unlocking Case Against Apple [Updated]

Taimur Asad·March 29, 2016

The Apple vs FBI battle is over, well at least for now. U.S. government's Department of Justice dropped its case against Apple today as the FBI no longer needed Apple's help in unlocking the iPhone 5c belonging to one of San Bernardino shooters.

FBI Backs Off Apple, Asks To Delay March 22 Hearing, Claims To Have Found A Way Into iPhone

Paul Morris·March 22, 2016

iOS 9.3 Fixes Critical Security Flaw In iMessage, Here Are The Details

Paul Morris·March 21, 2016

A number of researchers have discovered a vulnerability in Apple's iMessage platform, which is a particularly relevant discovery giving the current emphasis being placed on encryption within mobile devices. The research team from John Hopkins University have discovered a loophole in the iMessage protocols that allows them to decrypt videos and photos that have been sent via Apple's proprietary messaging platform. The vulnerability has been reported to Apple and has been fixed as of iOS 9.3, which is slated for public release later today.

Apple Employees Will Quit If Forced To Build GovtOS [Report]

Paul Morris·March 18, 2016

According to a new report, Apple Employees responsible for making iOS a secure platform will quit if the company is forced to build GovtOS for the FBI.

iOS Trojan “AceDeceiver” Skirts Apple’s DRM To Inject Malware, Here’s How To Avoid It

Oliver Haslam·March 17, 2016

Apple Submits Final Response In iPhone Unlock Case Ahead Of March 22 Court Hearing

Paul Morris·March 16, 2016

Apple has released a new statement ahead of its March 22 court date. The newly released statement is the final scheduled brief by Apple before their court appearance later this month, which will see Tim Cook's company visit a federal court in California to determine whether or not the company is required to assist the FBI - as per a court order - with the ongoing investigations into the San Bernardino shooting incident which took place late last year.

Obama On Encryption Issue: ‘You Cannot Take An Absolutist View’

Paul Morris·March 12, 2016

You know things are getting a little serious between your company and the government when the President of the United States, who is essentially the most powerful leader in the world, addresses your ongoing encryption case, albeit it in a very indirect and diplomatic manner. United States President Barack Obama speaking at the South by Southwest (SXSW) conference in Texas, indirectly addressed the Apple vs FBI encryption case that has gripped the technology and wider community over the last month or so.

DOJ Filing Suggests It Might Bully Apple Into Turning Over iOS Source Code And Signature

Oliver Haslam·March 12, 2016

Apple-FBI Feud Takes An Ugly Turn Over iPhone Encryption Issue

Paul Morris·March 12, 2016

As we could have probably predicted, things between Apple and the FBI are starting to turn a little sour as part of the run-up to the March 22 hearing. Prosecutors involved in the case have filed a third motion, that once again attempts to convince Apple to go through the necessary processes involved in breaking encryption on the iPhone that was used as part of last year's San Bernardino shooting in California. Apple, as you might expect, isn't exactly pleased with not only the recent motion, but also the wording and terminology used within that filing.

Apple’s Eddy Cue: If Precedent Is Set, FBI Could Force Surveillance Via iPhone’s Camera, Mic

Paul Morris·March 10, 2016

Apple's Eddy Cue is one of the more high-profile executives at the company due to his frequent appearances at Apple's product presentations in front of the media and an online crowd. The online-services boss generally stays hidden away behind the scenes when there's no public-facing event taking place, but has recently used a Spanish-language interview to get behind the Cupertino-based company in its fight against the government over iOS encryption and being forced to create a backdoor to the iPhone for the FBI.

What Apple Co-Founder Steve Wozniak Has To Say About Apple-FBI Case [Video]

Paul Morris·March 8, 2016

Tim Cook, Tech CEOs, Republican Elite Attend Secret Meeting To End Trump’s Run For POTUS

Paul Morris·March 8, 2016

It's being reported that Tim Cook, along with a number of technology company CEOs and established Republican representatives, have met at the American Enterprise Institute's World Forum to discuss one thing; how to stop Donald Trump from gaining the Presidential nomination from his party. It is being reported that Apple CEO Tim Cook is part of a fairly high profile coalition that has been looking at ways to try and prevent Donald Trump from getting the nod to run for President of the United States.

Tech Companies May Leave U.S., iOS Users May Avoid Updates If FBI Wins Against Apple

Oliver Haslam·March 8, 2016

Lavabit founder Ladar Levison is warning that if the FBI wins out in forcing Apple to comply with the Bernardino court order, iOS users may refuse to update their devices and tech companies may opt to leave the US.

Researchers Show How To Spoof Smartphone Fingerprint Scanner Tech Using Inkjet Printer

Paul Morris·March 8, 2016

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